Method of providing back pain relief

ABSTRACT

A method of providing back-pain relief by performing in any sequence a group consisting of eight discrete movements further defined as Knee Pull, Knee Side Push Out, Single Frog leg, Double Frog Legs, Chrysalis, Seated Jack Knife, Bio Crunch, and Seated Hold &amp; Release where the first four listed movements have starting positions of laying supine with knees bent and feet flat on the floor approximately one foot form buttocks. The fifth movement starts by keeping the bottom of feet together with knees bent and slightly down while holding the toes. The sixth movement starts by putting feet and ankles together with knees straight and locked while in a sitting position. The seventh movement starts by laying flat on the floor with arms bent and fingers touching ears. The eighth movement starts in a seated position and holding on to a chair underneath the seat while keeping the back straight.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to a method of treating backpain in men and women and, more specifically, to providing complete andlasting back pain relief by using a series of defined back pain reliefexercises which neither requires nor relies on the use of an apparatus.Prior art treatments for the relief of back pain do not provide backpain sufferers with exercise instructions for preventing and maintainingback pain relief. The present invention, which discloses a group ofexercises which provides back pain relief for life in individualsdiscloses a back pain relief program which comprises a specific exerciseprogram that focuses on eight specific groups of movements. The groupsof movements disclosed are designed to relieve back pain bystrengthening, stretching and relaxing the various muscles in a person'sback which may cause back pain without requiring or using any specifictype of apparatus.

2. Description of Related Art

Medication and/or exercises which are used in combination with apparatusfor treating and relieving back pain is known in the prior art. Morespecifically, by way of example, U.S. PreGrant Publication No.2006/0009478 to Friedmann; et al. discloses a treating back pain usingopioid antagonists, including combinations of opioid antagonists andopioid agonists.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,875,597 to Pappagallo discloses a method of treatingchronic spinal mechanical pain by intravenous administration to asubject in need of chronic spinal mechanical pain relief of an effectiveamount of bisphosphonate.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,730,006 to Patterson discloses a program incorporatingposture for joint realignment and muscle relaxation, breathing forstress management and muscle relaxation, and an exercise program for themuscles of the back, neck, shoulders, abdomen and hips to achieve muscleand joint flexibility and strengthening.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,450,923 to Vatti discloses an apparatus that shiftsweight from the spine or lower back to hands while performing exercisesfor strengthening and stretching exercises.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,179,756 to Bertolucci, et al. discloses a firm solidblock with side surfaces contoured to fit between a patient's innerthighs for relieving specific joint and soft tissue dysfunctions in thepelvic girdle and lumbar region to relieve hip and back pain.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,954,056 to Eckman discloses a series of stretchingexercises that include knee to chest stretching, straight leg risingstretching, sitting toe touches and lumbar flexion stretching with agraded weight to aid the gradual healing of low-back pain.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there is discloseda method of providing back pain relief comprises:

performing in any sequence groups of eight discrete movements furtherdefined as Knee Pull, Knee Side Push Out, Single Frog leg, Double FrogLegs, Chrysalis, Seated Jack Knife, Bio Crunch, Seated Hold & Release;

wherein the first four listed movements have starting positions oflaying supine with knees bent with feet flat on the floor approximatelyone foot form buttocks;

wherein the fifth movement has a starting position of keeping the bottomof feet together with knees bent and slightly down and holding toes withhands;

wherein the sixth movement has a starting position of putting feet andankles together and straightening and keeping knees locked while in asitting position;

wherein the seventh movement has a starting position of laying flat onthe floor with arms bent and fingers touching ears; and

wherein the eighth movement has a starting position of, while in aseated position, holding on to a chair underneath the seat and keepingback straight.

The more important features of the invention have thus been outlined inorder that the more detailed description that follows may be betterunderstood and in order that the present contribution to the art maybetter be appreciated. Additional features of the invention will bedescribed hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claimsthat follow.

Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, itis to be understood that the invention is not limited in its applicationto the details of construction and the arrangements of the componentsset forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings.The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced andcarried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that thephraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose ofdescription and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception,upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basisfor the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carryingout the several purposes of the present invention. It is important,therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalentconstructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope ofthe present invention.

The foregoing has outlined, rather broadly, the preferred feature of thepresent invention so that those skilled in the art may better understandthe detailed description of the invention that follows. Additionalfeatures of the invention will be described hereinafter that form thesubject of the claims of the invention. Those skilled in the art shouldappreciate that they can readily use the disclosed conception andspecific embodiment as a basis for designing or modifying otherstructures for carrying out the same purposes of the present inventionand that such other structures do not depart from the spirit and scopeof the invention in its broadest form.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention willbecome more fully apparent from the following detailed description, theappended claim, and the accompanying drawings in which similar elementsare given similar reference numerals.

FIG. 1 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Knee Pull;

FIG. 2 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Knee SidePush Out;

FIG. 3 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Single FrogLeg;

FIG. 4 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Double FrogLegs;

FIG. 5 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Chrysalis;

FIG. 6 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Seated JackKnife;

FIG. 7 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Bio Crunch;and

FIG. 8 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Seated Hold &Release.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring to movement one, FIG. 1 shows the starting position for amovement defined as Knee Pull, where, in the starting position you laysupine with knees bent and feet flat on the floor approximately one footfrom buttocks.

Using your right leg, pull your knee to your chest. Then, slowly kickyour leg back out parallel to the floor, straightening your leg fullywithout allowing it to touch the floor, but bringing it as close to themat as your can.

Do this for three sets of eight.

In each set, pull your knee to your chest as far as you can so you canfeel your abs working. it is not uncommon to feel a pinch when bringingyour knee toward your chest. if you feel a pinch, do nor pull your kneeinto the pinch. Reduce your range of motion so you start the kick outjust before the pinch.

Repeat the above movements using the left leg.

Referring to movement two, FIG. 2 shows the starting position for amovement defined as Knee Side Push Out where, in the starting positionyou lay supine with knees bent and feet flat on the floor approximatelyone foot from buttocks. Using your right leg, drop your right knee outto your right side, as close as you can to the floor, feeling a stretchon the inner thigh and an activation of the right glute (buttock).

Bring the right knee back up to the starting position.

Repeat to three sets of eight.

Repeat the above movements using the left leg.

Referring to movement three, FIG. 3 shows the starting position for amovement defined as Single Frog Leg where, in the starting position youlay supine with knees bent and feet flat on the floor approximately onefoot from buttocks.

Do the first two movements; the Knee Pull and the Knee Side Push Outdescribed above.

Do a knee pull (movement (one)) into a Knee Side Push Out (Movement(two)).

Pull knee to the chest and drop the knee as far as you can to the side.

Then kick the leg out and rotate.

Repeat to three sets of eight.

Repeat the above movements using the left leg.

Referring to movement four, FIG. 4 shows the starting position for amovement defined as Double Frog Legs where, in the starting position youlay supine with knees bent and feet flat on the floor approximately onefoot form buttocks.

Do the same movements as Single Frog Legs with both legs.

Repeat to three sets of eight.

Referring to movement five, FIG. 5 shows the starting position where thebottom of your feet are together with knees bent and slightly down andyou are holding your toes with your hands.

Tuck your chin and pull your forehead toward your toes.

Feel groin but put emphasis on your lower back, focus on the lower back.

Stay in this position for a count of eight after you have felt yourlower back.

Repeat to three sets of eight.

Referring to movement six, FIG. 6 shows the starting position for amovement defined as Seated Jack Knife where, in the starting positionyou put your feet together and ankles together.

Straighten your knees and keep them locked.

Tuck your chin and pull your forehead toward your knees.

Feel the lower back.

Stay in this position for a count of eight after you have felt yourlower back.

Repeat to three set of eight.

Referring to movement seven, FIG. 7 shows the starting position for amovement defined as Bio Crunch where, in the starting position you layflat on the floor with your arms bent and your fingers touching yourears.

Keeping the left arm in the starting position, bring the right elbowtoward the left knee and the left knee toward the right elbow.

Repeat for three sets of eight

Repeat the above movements using the left arm and right leg.

Referring to movement eight, FIG. 8 shows the starting position for amovement defined as Seated Hold & Release where, in the startingposition you are seated in a sturdy chair or on exercise machine withyour feet flat on the floor, holding on to the chair underneath theseat, and keeping your back straight.

Pull up with your hands while pushing down with your buttocks.

While doing this, feel your lower back, then squeeze your abs.

Hold for a count of eight.

Repeat to three sets of eight

While there have been shown and described and pointed out thefundamental novel features of the invention as applied to the preferredembodiments, it will be understood that the foregoing is considered asillustrative only of the principles of the invention and not intended tobe exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed.Obvious modifications or variations are possible in light of the aboveteachings. The embodiments discussed were chosen and described toprovide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and itspractical application to enable one of ordinary skill in the art toutilize the invention in various embodiments and with variousmodifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated All suchmodifications and variations are within the scope of the invention asdetermined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance withthe breadth to which they are entitled.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method of providing back pain relief comprises:performing in any sequence groups of eight discrete movements furtherdefined as Knee Pull, Knee Side Push Out, Single Frog leg, Double FrogLegs, Chrysalis, Seated Jack Knife, Bio Crunch, Seated Hold & Release;wherein the first four listed movements have starting positions oflaying supine with knees bent with feet flat on the floor approximatelyone foot form buttocks wherein the fifth movement has a startingposition of keeping the bottom of feet together with knees bent andslightly down and holding toes with hands; wherein the sixth movementhas a starting position of putting feet and ankles together andstraightening and keeping knees locked while in a sitting position;wherein the seventh movement has a starting position of laying flat onthe floor with arms bent and fingers touching ears; wherein the eighthmovement has a starting position of, while in a seated position, holdingon to a chair underneath the seat and keeping back straight.
 2. Themethod of providing back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Knee Pullmovements comprises laying supine, knees bent with feet flat on thefloor approximately one foot form buttocks; using the right leg, pullingthe knee to the chest and slowly kicking the leg back out parallel tothe floor; straightening the leg fully without allowing it to touch thefloor, but bringing it as close to the mat as is possible; doing thisfor three sets of eight; in each set pulling the knee to the chest asfar as is possible so as to feel the abs working; if a pinch is felt,not pulling the knee into the pinch; reducing the range of motion tostart the kick out just before the pinch; and repeating the abovemovements using the left leg.
 3. The method of providing back painrelief of claim 1 wherein the Knee Side Push Out movements compriseslaying supine, knees bent with feet flat on the floor approximately onefoot from buttocks; using the right leg, drop the right knee out to theright side, as close as can be to the floor, feeling a stretch on theinner thigh and an activation of the right buttock; bringing the rightknee back up to the starting position; repeating to three sets of eight;and repeating the above movements using the left leg.
 4. The method ofproviding back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Single Frog Legmovements comprises performing the movements of the knee Pull and theKnee Side Push Out after laying supine, knees bent with feet flat on thefloor approximately one foot from buttocks; doing a knee pull (movement(one)) into a Knee Side Push Out, Movement two; pulling knee to thechest and dropping the knee as far as is possible to the side; kickingthe leg out and rotating; repeating to three sets of eight; andrepeating the above movements using the left leg.
 5. The method ofproviding back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Double Frog Legsmovements comprises laying supine with knees bent and feet flat on thefloor approximately one foot from buttocks; doing the movements ofSingle Frog Legs with both legs; and repeating to three sets of eight.6. The method of providing back pain relief of claim 1 wherein theChrysalis movements comprises placing the bottom of the feet togetherwith knees bent and slightly down and holding the toes; tucking the chinand pulling the forehead toward the toes; putting emphasis on the lowerback; staying in this position for a count of eight after feeling thelower back; and repeating to three sets of eight.
 7. The method ofproviding back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Seated Jack Knifemovements comprises, while in a starting position, putting feet andankles together; straightening knees and keeping them locked; tuckingthe chin and pulling the forehead toward the knees; feeling the lowerback; staying in this position for a count of eight after feeling lowerback; and repeating to three set of eight.
 8. The method of providingback pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Bio Crunch movements comprises,while laying flat on the floor with arms bent and fingers touching ears;keeping the left arm in the starting position, bringing the right elbowtoward the left knee and the left knee toward the right elbow; returningto the starting position; repeating for three sets of eight; andrepeating the above movements using the left arm and right leg.
 9. Themethod of providing back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Seated Hold& Release movements comprises, while in a seating position with feetflat on the floor and holding on to the underneath of the seat andkeeping the back straight; pulling up with the hands while pushing downwith the buttocks; feeling the lower back at the same time and thensqueezing the abs; holding for a count of eight; and repeating to threesets of eight.